Content Creator - Full-Time

WBFF FOX45, the flagship station of Sinclair Broadcast Group, has an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our award-winning and passionate team. The FOX45 Creative Services department seeks an experienced and creative “Content Creator” (News promotion producer) to produce news promos and show opens. You will work with the highly awarded and top-rated news operation in Baltimore. Qualified candidates must be able to conceptualize, write compelling and enticing copy, shoot in-studio and in the field, direct talent, write and produce daily news opens, and edit weekly news branding promos for TV and digital platforms. Write, produce, shoot and edit weekly news branding promos

Write and edit news opens (shoot if needed)

Work collaboratively with Creative Services team on concepts and execution of branding promos, weekly franchise topicals, POPs, POBs and all other news promos

Produce digital (OTT, CTV, Web, Social) and radio promos as needed

Ensure workflow from concept to delivery for all on-air elements

Continually conceive and maintain idea bank for future implementation

Work with news and creative services teams to develop strategies to increase viewership

Collaborate with creative news teams daily to ensure accurate on-air messaging

Assist in the marketing of the station through other on-air and outside media

Work evening hours

Assist with station sponsored events as needed

2-4 years of experience in broadcast or video production (on-air promotion preferred) is a must

• Ability to comprehend news copy and turn it into an effective marketing message
• Experience directing on-air talent
• Advanced non-linear editing experience with Adobe Premiere Pro a must
• Adobe Cloud experience a must (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop)
• Advanced knowledge of Canon DSLR cameras and videography, motion graphics and creative lighting techniques
• Extensive shooting and scripting of both short and long form content
• Advanced knowledge of the post-production process, including media management and encoding video to various formats
• Ability to maintain a variety of projects and work with varying production styles
• Ability to maintain digital assets, archives and edit systems
• Interest in local news, government, and politics is helpful
• Ability to routinely lift, carry and move equipment more than 40 lbs.
• A college degree in TV journalism, communication, marketing is preferred

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. The hourly compensation range for this role is $23.67 to $27.85. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, including employer sponsorship for an H-1B visa, OPT-STEM employment, etc.